Nolan Hoffman (baseball)

Nolan Hoffman
Philadelphia Phillies – No. 47
Pitcher
Born: (1997-08-09) August 9, 1997
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 18, 2025, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through August 18, 2025)
Win–loss record0-0
Earned run average27.00
Strikeouts2
Teams

Nolan Hoffman (born August 9, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.

Career

Seattle Mariners

Hoffman graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska.[1] He attended Hutchinson Community College in 2016 and 2017 before transferring to Texas A&M University for 2018. The Seattle Mariners selected Hoffman in the fifth round (148th overall) of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[2][3]

Baltimore Orioles

After the 2021 season, the Baltimore Orioles selected Hoffman from the Mariners in Rule 5 draft.[4] On May 19, 2023, while with the Double-A Bowie Baysox, Hoffman was part of a combined no-hitter that was thrown against the Altoona Curve. Chayce McDermott was the starting pitcher for Bowie, with Hoffman and Easton Lucas pitching in relief to seal the no-hit bid.[5] On May 3, 2024, Hoffman combined with McDermott and Kaleb Ort to toss another combined no-hitter in a 2–0 away win over the Nashville Sounds as members of the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.[6] He became a minor league free agent after the 2024 season.

Texas Rangers

On December 19, 2024, Hoffman signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization. In 22 appearances (three starts) for the Triple-A Round Rock Express, Hoffman compiled a 2–0 record and 5.91 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 35 innings of work.[7]

Philadelphia Phillies

On June 18, 2025, Hoffman was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.[8] In 17 appearances for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he posted a 3–0 record and 3.32 ERA with 27 strikeouts and three saves across 19 innings pitched. On August 18, Hoffman was promoted to the major leagues for the first time;[9] on that day he pitched the top of the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners, allowing three earned runs and three hits in a Phillies 12–7 victory.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ https://journalstar.com/sports/baseball/article_b92d6b12-0e0f-4b5b-a961-0335a10dc077.html
  2. ^ "Hoffman over the moon after debut on big league mound". MLB.com.
  3. ^ Grell, Clark (June 5, 2018). "Southeast grad Nolan Hoffman gets the early call, will sign with Mariners". Lincoln Journal Star.
  4. ^ "Rule 5 Draft results, pick by pick". MLB.com.
  5. ^ "Orioles minor league affiliate throws combined no-hitter". birdswatcher.com. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  6. ^ Alandt, Anthony (October 27, 2024). "Tides Throw 1st Combined No Hitter in Orioles Affiliate History in Win". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  7. ^ "Phillies Acquire Nolan Hoffman From Rangers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  8. ^ Gill, Mike (June 18, 2025). "Phillies' Latest Addition: A Power Arm to Depth to the Bullpen". 97.3 ESPN.
  9. ^ "Phillies Recall Nolan Hoffman For MLB Debut". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  10. ^ "Box score". mlb.com/phillies. Retrieved August 18, 2025.